Due to an injury to my knee at the first World Cup of the season in Chapelco, Argentina I've taken a month to train in Maui, building some muscle and getting ready for when I hit the snow again. I'm training with Scott Sanchez and Team MPG, a windsurf and surf team based out of Maui. The week I flew to Hawaii, Alaska had -30 degree weather and blowing winds... not too pleasant for even the most seasoned Alaskan! The 80 degree days here have warmed my bones and given me a few sunburns, but I'm quickly become as dark as the hawaiians. My knee is feeling strong and life is great! I can't to snowboard!